This legislation mandates the Secretary of Defense to provide a comprehensive report to Congress regarding the national security implications of the high-altitude surveillance balloon deployed by the People's Republic of China, which was shot down in February 2023. Due within 90 days of the Act's enactment, this report must specifically detail any effects on military installations across the United States. Furthermore, it requires an in-depth analysis of all technology and materials recovered from the balloon, identifying their respective countries of origin where possible. The Secretary of Defense is directed to consult with the President in preparing this assessment, which will be submitted to the Committees on Armed Services of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The final report will be presented in an unclassified format , with the option to include a classified annex for sensitive information.
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Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act
USA119th CongressHR-934| House
| Updated: 2/4/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Defense to provide a comprehensive report to Congress regarding the national security implications of the high-altitude surveillance balloon deployed by the People's Republic of China, which was shot down in February 2023. Due within 90 days of the Act's enactment, this report must specifically detail any effects on military installations across the United States. Furthermore, it requires an in-depth analysis of all technology and materials recovered from the balloon, identifying their respective countries of origin where possible. The Secretary of Defense is directed to consult with the President in preparing this assessment, which will be submitted to the Committees on Armed Services of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The final report will be presented in an unclassified format , with the option to include a classified annex for sensitive information.